Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs made in the air fryer are crispy and delicious, and ready in under 10 minutes. Cooked straight from the freezer, air-fried corn dogs are quick and easy comfort food to make for lunch or served as a fun snack with ketchup or mustard.
These frozen corn dogs from Trader Joe's are made with juicy turkey franks dipped in a sweet cornbread batter and fried until golden brown. They are a fun, delicious, and super kid-friendly option.
Nothing says summer than going to the state fair and getting a crispy, deep-fried corn dog. Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs taste just like a local fair, but they are pretty inexpensive and can conveniently be made from your own freezer.
This no-fuss convenient meal is one that the whole family will love! Perfect for busy weekday dinners or slow, lazy weekends.
How to cook Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs in air fryer
Get the pack of frozen corn dogs out of the freezer. Open the bag and pull them out. Place corn dogs in the air fryer basket. There is no need to grease the basket, corn dogs won't stick. If you have air fryer liners you can use them here for sure.
Place the basket back in the air fryer and set the timer on 400 degrees. After corn dogs are done, let them cool off for 5 minutes before eating. My kids love to dip those in the ketchup or mustard!
Why i love this recipe
If you are looking for ways to cook this summer without having to turn on your oven, the air fryer is my favorite go-to kitchen appliance to use. Frozen fried foods are faster and easier to cook in the air fryer.
The corn dog crust gets crispier and crunchier without having to use any additional oil. You also don't have to wait for the oven to preheat or spent time cleaning up an oily mess. Win-win!
On the package, there are instructions for making these in the microwave, but the microwave often makes fried foods soggy and chewy.
For something like this, you really want that deep-fried flavor and texture without any soggy bottoms from the oven or microwave, and the air fryer is perfect for that!
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Which brand should I use
This recipe uses Trader Joe's brand but if you don't live near a Trader Joe's store or want to use a different brand, feel free to use that instead!
All would work, but if your corn dogs are a different size, keep an eye on your air fryer. Adjust the cooking time if needed by a minute or two so they come out perfect!
Are they healthy
A staple at state fairs, corn dogs aren't typically the healthiest food. These are made with turkey so they are a bit lower in fat than corn dogs made with pork or beef, but they can still be pretty high in calories. 4 corn dogs come in a pack and they are 150 calories per serving.
If you are health-conscious, cook these corn dogs in the air fryer because they won't be as oily, and try making them into a meal rather than enjoying them as a snack!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs are fully cooked. They are deep-fried and then frozen, so all you need to do is reheat them. You will get the best taste and texture in either the air fryer or oven, but they can also be cooked in the microwave as well.
This would depend on the brand of the air fryer you are using. Different models might work best when they are preheated. Overall it's great if you want an extra crispy crust but it's not always necessary.
For this recipe, you don't have to preheat first, just add the food in frozen then cook!
No. Corn dogs are deep-fried so they contain a lot of oil already and the air fryer basket is non-stick so there's no need to add any more oil.
Nope! The sticks won't burn, they will be perfectly fine!
Recipe notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket
- No need to thaw corn dogs before cooking
- No need need to check the internal temperature of the corn dogs because they are precooked
- Serve with ketchup, maple syrup, mustard or hot sauce.
- Use air fryer liners for an easy clean up.
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Hope you will like this Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs air fryer recipe as much as we do. Please rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions.
Trader Joe’s turkey corn dogs air fryer
Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs made in the air fryer are crispy and delicious, and ready in under 10 minutes. Cooked straight from the freezer, air-fried corn dogs are quick and easy comfort food to make for lunch or served as a fun snack with ketchup or mustard.
Ingredients
- 4 Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs
- ketchup
Instructions
- place corn dogs in the air fryer
- Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes .
- Serve with ketchup
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket
- No need to thaw corn dogs before cooking
- No need need to check the internal temperature of the corn dogs because they are precooked
- Serve with ketchup, maple syrup, mustard or hot sauce.
- Use air fryer liners for an easy clean up.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 4,5gSaturated Fat: 1,5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 610mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 6g
Michele
Love that they can be cooked straight from the freezer!
Tyanne
I love corn dogs so much! Cooking them in the air fryer is so easy.